Softening of dawn 1

Her transformation from sheltered princess to determined hero felt very real to me. I wonder if others connected with her struggles as much as I did.

Sometimes the romantic tension feels really natural, but at other times I wished the focus was more on the action. What’s your take on how these aspects are woven together?

The world feels rich and layered, but I’m curious whether the author based it on historical cultures or crafted it entirely from imagination.